Dinamo Zagreb appoint Ivankovic as coach

Ivankovic replaces Josip Kuze, who agreed with the club
management to step down earlier on Monday.

Although no formal contract has been signed, Ivankovic is
expected to remain in charge until mid-2008, club sources said.

"Neither Ivankovic nor Dinamo have insisted on the formal
and detailed contract. Our cooperation will depend on the
results. Our main goal is to take part in the European
competitions next season," Hina quoted Dinamo spokesman Ado
Kozul as saying.

Kuze, who took over in 2005, won the title with Dinamo last
season but then failed qualify for the Champions League.

Croatian media started speculating that Kuze would have to
leave after Dinamo lost to French side Auxerre in September,
failing once again to qualify for the UEFA Cup group stage.

Dinamo top the national championship with 32 points from 13
matches, the same as rivals Hajduk Split.